It's Mardi Gras and it feels like spring on this Tuesday. And if you plan to tie one on this evening, be sure to check out this research on binge drinking and hangovers. Welcome to your lunch hour and the top 5 most-read stories on OregonLive.com.

1. Could you do this job?

Dave Thomson is Multnomah County’s only code enforcement officer. He takes on the work nobody else wants to touch, from poop to cockroach infestations to hoarder houses. And, as Kelly House shows you, he has a great attitude about it. Check out her story about how he spends his days.

2. Who should have taken last-second shot?

The Trail Blazers lost to the Lakers on Monday night with seconds to spare, and Joe Freeman wonders what you think today about who, maybe other than Damian Lillard, should have taken the final shot. See what Freeman thinks and weigh in yourself. (Check out photos from the game above).

3. Comcast offers low-cost cable

Mike Rogoway reports that Comcast will continue to offer low-cost cable to families who have children who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The service was to have expired after three years. Find out who qualifies and what else Comcast is up to.

4. Damascus neighborhoods look to leave

Damascus residents are watching closely to see whether Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber will sign House Bill 4029, which would allow deannexations. About 100 homeowners on the edge of town are ready to leave the city and possibly annex into Happy Valley.

5. Taxi driver violated rights of same-sex couple

State labor regulators determined that a taxi driver who left a same-sex couple on a roadside in July violated their civil rights. Read more about the decision and add your comments.